My door has had a smart lock on it for 5-6 years, and I’ve tried plenty of options. The ULTRALOQ Bolt Fingerprint is a great option for almost anyone thanks to its Apple Home integration, built-in Wi-Fi, and plenty of ways to lock and unlock your door. Whether you’re looking for fingerprint ID unlock or a simple PIN, this lock has almost everything.
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Apple Home support, but no Home Key
ULTRALOQ calls the Bolt Fingerprint its first smart lock fully integrated into Apple Home, and that integration is the major selling point for me. To be honest, I still miss Touch ID on my iPhone. You can lock and unlock the door from the Home app or with Siri, and if you have a HomePod or Apple TV as a hub, it works in automations and remote control just like any other Apple Home accessory with scene and automation support.
That said, there’s one feature still missing for me: Home Key support. The ability to simply tap your iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock the door would take this lock to the next level. It’s literally the only thing missing, but it’s not a dealbreaker.
